Thin & Delicate Peanut Brittle
 
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This brittle is boiled, ground, and then baked, for a perfectly thin and crisp consistency that's optionally infused with peanut flavor. Please note that the Prep time is hands on time only. Allow ample time for cooling.
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Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup ground peanuts (or halved, if preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 11x17-inch baking sheet with high sides or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. In a small, heavy-bottomed pan combine the water, sugar, and cream of tartar and place the pan over high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium-high. Once the color changes to a golden brown caramel color, remove the pan from the heat and pour it onto your prepared baking sheet to cool.
  3. Once the caramel has cooled, break it up into small pieces. Use a food processor or coffee grinder to grind the caramel into a fine table sugar-like consistency. Combine this with the ground peanuts.
  4. Line your baking sheet with fresh parchment paper or aluminum foil. Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and spread very thin (1/8-inch thick).
  5. Bake the candy for about 4 to 6 minutes, or until it melts and bubbles. Remove the pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the salt over the candy. Let it cool completely and break into pieces to serve.
  6. This will keep for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Humidity will rob this brittle of its crunch.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-thin-delicate-peanut-brittle